Ever wondered how the Laguna Plein Air Painters legacy began? Now is your chance to learn from the source! Join us for a special 3-day plein air painting workshop with LPAPA Founder & Signature Artist Saim Caglayan.
Join us for a rare opportunity to study with the founding spirit of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association. This 3-day, in-person workshop is designed for painters of all experience levels—from curious beginners to seasoned professionals looking to refine their craft.
Is this workshop for you?
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Do you love the landscape but struggle to capture it on canvas?
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Want to achieve more confident results when painting outdoors?
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Have you been curious about plein air but felt intimidated to start?
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Are you looking for a creative “kick-start” and fresh inspiration?
In this workshop, Saim will focus on three main elements in plein air painting: Composition, Value and Color. This is a great opportunity to learn the techniques that helped build the Laguna plein air legacy in a supportive, hands-on environment. Learn more about this workshop and the artist at SaimCaglayan.com.
Workshop Investment & Details*:
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LPAPA Members Tuition: $475.00
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Non-Members Tuition: $500.00
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Maximum: 10 painters
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Dates: Monday June 15th, Tuesday June 16th & Wednesday June 17th, 2026
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Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day with 1-hour lunch break
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Painting Locations: Laguna Beach & San Juan Capistrano; location details to be shared with registrants in advance.
*Note: LPAPA Members need to log in to receive the Member Discount. The workshop tuition must be paid in full to hold your spot. Registrations remaining unpaid for 3 or more days are subject to cancellation. Workshop fees are non-refundable, however, they are transferrable. Please contact LPAPA’s Executive Director Bonnie Langner by email at bonnie@lpapa.org or call (949) 376-3635 for assistance.
